Exol Euro 6 CV oil proves a fuel saver following Millbrook tests

Exol Lubricants’ new commercial vehicle engine oil has shown that it can provide long term savings on a typical fleet operator’s fuel bill. Tested at the Millbrook vehicle test and development facility, the fully synthetic Taurus Euro FE 5W-30 engine oil was used in two types of bus; a Cummins ISB4.5 powered 2013 Wrightbus Streetlife and, a Volvo D7 powered 2005 Volvo B7RLE. Both vehicles were put through lengthy and varied driving cycles designed to mimic urban and rural environments with both stop-start and constant speed conditions.

Fuel consumption analysis showed that the buses – when running with Taurus Euro FE 5W-30 engine oil – saved an average of nearly two per cent of fuel compared with the same buses carrying out the same driving cycles with a conventional 15W-40 engine oil.

In addition to fuel saving, Taurus Euro FE 5W-30 offers compatibility with after-treatment devices, including diesel particulate filters; long drain formulation; low oil consumption; anti-wear protection; and excellent cold starting properties.

The company is marketing the new oil at users of the latest Euro 6 emission engines, though it is also backwards compatible to older models. Exol says the product is particularly recommended for use in commercial vehicles by MAN, DAF, Iveco, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Renault.

Steve Dunn, Exol sales director, said: “At Exol, we put our products through the most stringent of tests, all of which are designed to demonstrate their quality and the benefits they deliver to customers on a daily basis. Taurus Euro FE 5W-30 is the perfect choice for a typical heavy duty fleet operator running a range of vehicle types and ages and who wishes to reduce fuel costs.”